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Here’s the deal: You catch some zzzzzzz and The Ecosa Silk Pillowcase improves your hair and skin, while you sleep! The durable silk (machine washable) is better than regular cotton because it allows your skin and hair to gliiiiide across the pillow, stopping your hair becoming frizzy and bed-heady, and avoiding those unsightly skin creases. $69. ecosa.com.au
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BELOVED BOOKS

For more than 100 years, Hotel Ritz, Madrid has been an icon in this vibrant city. The Head Concierge, Borja Martin Guridi, was born in Madrid and has worked at the hotel for almost 20 years. He is also the Vice President for Madrid's chapter of the famous Clefs d'Or organisation. Get ready to come on a ...

Until she revisited Bali with her husband and two kids, Guest Traveller Andrea Swain loved it as a place for getting away for a parents' retreat to warm up during the winter months. In Part II of her story about this year's trip, this Melbourne-based model and mum shares what she came across on the south side of the island. Suffice to say, ...

There is great value in leaving room for the unexpected when travelling. One of my most memorable travel experiences was completely unplanned. My husband Julian and I were on an extended trip in Europe and while in Spain we stumbled upon these abandoned sites leftover from the 1992 Seville Expo.
Exploring the buildings and grounds was ...

Question from Lisa:
Hi Catriona,
How do I find a good travel agent?
Thanks,
Lisa
Catriona's Answer:
Hello Lisa,
I reached out to Sarah Whitty of The Hotel Connection, who (pardon the pun) has connected JTC with some great worldwide hotels and ‘lifestyle concierges’ to interview for you and Sarah advised…
Your first priority is to make sure the travel agent is AFTA accredited and you ...